Galva-holstein Elementary School serves 137 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Galva-holstein Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Galva-holstein Elementary School's student population of 137 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Galva-holstein Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
80%
72%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Galva-holstein Elementary School?
137 students attend Galva-holstein Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Galva-holstein Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Galva-holstein Elementary School?
Galva-holstein Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Galva-holstein Elementary School offer ?
Galva-holstein Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Galva-holstein Elementary School part of?
Galva-holstein Elementary School is part of Galva-Holstein Comm School District.
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